Notes On Slavery

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Profit

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essential for western European Imperialism
Stimulated Investment
Aided growth of merchant marines
Developed Ports
Accelerated industrialization of other capitalist branches
Expatriated to mother countries from colonies.
US – North benefits through symbiotic relationship (cotton planters to textile mills)

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Immigration

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Huge numbers of Africans brought to US
End of Colonial Period, every 5th American is African or descendent
No history due to illiteracy

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Africa

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Multiplicity of cultures Egypt-hunter/gatherer
Complex societies though mainly agricultural
Women had a lot of power
Slavery existed
Animistic Religions practiced
Coast between Senegal and Congo Rivers <300 miles interior

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Cultural Transfers

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Limited in US due to lower proportion of blacks and no runaway enclaves and assorted workforces.
Mostly linguistic and musical influences (Afro-American?)

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Difference

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Racial with black skin
Could not shed this “badge of servitude”
By American Revolution, more American than African but society used their color to keep them separate.